Höfats southwest ridge (IV)

The famous and notorious Höfats can be regarded as a symbol of the Allgäu Alps. Like a fork, its four almost equally high summits rise into the Bavarian sky and are contrastingly surrounded by the lush green steep grass slopes. Even those little interested in mountains stop their gaze at their unique shape while looking at the panoramic view over the Allgäu summit sea. Many myths and climbing dramas revolve around the mountain, giving it a real aura among mountaineers. The fact that even the easiest ascent offers an exposed climbing section (II) ensures, despite the fame, a mostly quiet summit experience. For experienced climbers skilled in climbing and steep grass, the traverse of all four Höfats summits adds even more in terms of challenge and experience. Those who want to climb the entire impressive southern silhouette must choose the southwest ridge as ascent to the west summit. From the summit bench directly opposite at the Kegelkopf, one can hardly believe that this heaven’s